THE OAKEN CASK LLC
BRANDON, FLORIDA

Humans have been consuming whisky since the early 1500’s, when Scottish nobles had to purchase it from barbers (yes, barbers. More on that later.), who held a monopoly on the “water of life”. It’s come a long way and gone through many evolutions since then, but whisky remains one of the most universally highly regarded and sought after luxuries, steeped in tradition, history, and legend. At the Oaken Cask, we want to demystify this most magnificent liquid gold. Sit back in one of our over-sized leather chairs, have a dram, and learn from our whisky experts and market representatives about the various processes and ingredients that yield such complex and invigorating beverage experiences. Taste the difference between a whisky and a whiskey, and discover why in the world hairdressers would control the whole market in the early days. Decide which region of Scotland produces your preferred flavor profile, whether an Islay malt or a Highland. Let us guide you to your perfect pour. Our Mission The Oaken Cask is the brainchild of Nathan Hostetler, an average nerd with an above-average love of whisky and a passion for knowledge and novelty. In late 2017, Nathan noticed that while wine bars had all kinds of tasting events and classes, there was almost nothing like that for whisky. There weren’t many places around that specialized in whisky or even had more than a few bottles to choose from. Sitting at a desk all day was no fun, so he started working toward starting his own whisky lounge. It would be a place where whisky was the main focus, where one could learn the characteristics of and history behind whisky, and where industry representatives could host tasting events, just like our brothers and sisters of the vine. It would be a place for people to relax in a big comfy chair, have a whisky, chat with friends, and unwind after a long day. It would need funding… The Oaken Cask Society was formed in order to forward the mission of the Oaken Cask before its doors officially open and to show potential investors the level of interest there is for a decent whisky-forward place to drink in the area. The Oaken Cask Society is a club for novices and enthusiasts to learn about, explore, and discuss whisky. Similarly, The Oaken Cask is more than a mere whisky lounge. The Oaken Cask is a community, linked by our love of novel experiences, appreciation of the finer things, and our thirst for life. The Oaken Cask is your guide through the myriad of wildly differing whiskies. Let us lead you on a journey to discover new exciting loves or let us usher you to old favorites and classic comfort. The Oaken Cask is a sanctuary, a refuge from the daily stress and grind. Kick back and relax, forget strife for a spell while soaking up the lush atmosphere and engaging with bright minds and bright eyes.